What is the cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Kirkwall?

The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Kirkwall is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £75 and takes 13h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Kirkwall?

The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Kirkwall is to bus and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs £160 - £420.

How far is it from Musselburgh to Kirkwall?

The distance between Musselburgh and Kirkwall is 227 miles.

How do I travel from Musselburgh to Kirkwall without a car?

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Kirkwall without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 55m and costs £80 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Musselburgh to Kirkwall?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Musselburgh to Kirkwall, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkwall?

There are 47+ hotels available in Kirkwall.

Musselburgh to Kirkwall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Musselburgh to Kirkwall by bus, plane, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
4h 2m
£164–415
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
13h 23m
£49–70
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
12h 55m
£83–219
Bus, ferry via Waterloo Place
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
13h 20m
£63–93
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
4h 38m
£197–442

Musselburgh to Kirkwall by train, bus, and ferry

6Weekly Services

12h 55mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.9 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Musselburgh, Scotland and Kirkwall, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Musselburgh to Kirkwall. However, you can take the bus to Princes Street, walk to Edinburgh Princes Street, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, then take the bus to Supermarkets. Alternatively, you can take a train from Musselburgh to West Tankerness Lane via Edinburgh Waverley, Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 12h 55m.

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